Olin Browne didn’t pick up golf until he was 19. No junior tournaments, no elite prep program—just a college kid working in a bag room. Fast forward to a 35+ year career with nine pro wins, including the U.S. Senior Open and multiple PGA Tour victories.

In this episode, we dive deep into Olin’s incredible underdog journey. He shares how he nearly quit golf the week before his first PGA Tour win, what it was like playing inside the ropes with Tiger Woods, and why the 2008 Ryder Cup was the most fun he’s ever had in golf.

We talk Anthony Kim’s rise and fall, the pressure of major championship Sundays, and the unique mental toughness it takes to survive the PGA Tour grind.

Olin also reveals what most fans never understand about the pro game—and how even champions feel pure relief (not joy) when they win.

👉 If you’re a fan of behind-the-scenes golf stories, this one delivers.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00:00) – Olin’s first Tour win and the story of almost not showing up

(00:06:15) – Learning the game late: starting golf at 19 years old

(00:11:40) – The grind to get on Tour and early breakthroughs

(00:17:20) – How Olin won at Colonial without hitting a single range ball

(00:22:45) – What fans misunderstand about PGA Tour pressure

(00:28:30) – Inside his wire-to-wire win at the U.S. Senior Open

(00:34:55) – Being a Ryder Cup assistant captain in 2008 under Paul Azinger

(00:42:10) – Tiger Woods era reflections: what it was like to compete then

(00:47:45) – Thoughts on Anthony Kim, generational talent, and longevity

(00:55:30) – Olin’s all-time favorite athlete, concert, and legacy mindset

💡 Key Topics:

📌 How Olin Browne went from unknown walk-on to PGA Tour champion

📌 What it was like playing with Tiger Woods and watching him up close

📌 The truth behind winning under major championship pressure

📌 Inside the 2008 Ryder Cup and Paul Azinger’s leadership

📌 Reflections on Anthony Kim, Sergio, and sustaining greatness

👤 About Olin Browne Sr.:

A three-time PGA Tour winner and U.S. Senior Open champion, Olin Browne has been inside the ropes with the best—Tiger, Jack, Sergio, and more. A former Ryder Cup assistant captain and broadcaster, he brings four decades of perspective from golf’s highest level.

🎙️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:

The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As a veteran broadcaster, Justin Kutcher brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

🔔 Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode of these timeless conversations.

Jessica Mendoza joins Justin Kutcher to relive a lifetime of standout sports moments — from her gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics to her rise as a national broadcaster for ESPN and the Dodgers. We get the backstory behind her unforgettable collision at home plate that landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and the childhood lessons from her football-coaching dad that shaped her fearless playing style. Jessica reflects on her time at Stanford, navigating elite academics while becoming one of the best hitters softball has ever seen.

She also takes us inside the Olympic Village alongside legends like Michael Phelps and Kobe Bryant, opens up about being a woman in the male-dominated world of baseball, and shares what it’s like watching Shohei Ohtani elevate the game from the Dodgers booth.

This is a raw, funny, and deeply inspiring conversation about performance, preparation, and pride.

Subscribe to catch every behind-the-scenes sports moment.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

• (00:00:00) — Jessica joins the show + Olympic intro

• (00:05:12) — From baseball with the boys to softball stardom

• (00:12:43) — The Stanford decision and academic pressure

• (00:20:48) — That Olympic collision and Sports Illustrated cover

• (00:27:06) — Olympic Village, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Phelps

• (00:34:19) — From Dodger fan to Dodgers broadcaster

• (00:36:50) — Mendoza’s favorite Women’s College World Series memory

• (00:39:10) — Final reflections + fun moments with Justin

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  💡 KEY TOPICS

  📌 Olympic softball + 2004 gold medal legacy

  📌 Mendoza’s iconic home plate collision vs. Greece

  📌 Navigating Stanford as an elite student-athlete

  📌 Broadcasting MLB & Women’s College World Series

  📌 Inside the Olympic Village with Kobe & Phelps

  📌 Coaching influences from her football dad

  📌 Representation and resilience in male-dominated spaces

  
  

  ⚾️ About Jessica Mendoza

  Jessica Mendoza is a trailblazing athlete and broadcaster. A four-time All-American at Stanford, she won gold with Team USA softball in the 2004 Olympics. She has since become a prominent voice in baseball, covering the MLB for ESPN and calling games for the LA Dodgers. Her insights, experience, and passion for the game make her one of the most respected analysts in sports media today.

  
  

  🎙️ About The JustIn Time Podcast

  The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As a veteran broadcaster, Justin Kutcher shares unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who offer behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

  
  

  🔔 Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode of these timeless conversations.

  
  

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Few voices in sports are as instantly recognizable—or as deeply woven into the fabric of American athletics—as Joe Buck. Hall of Fame broadcaster, longtime voice of Major League Baseball and the NFL on Fox, and now the lead announcer for Monday Night Football, Joe joins us for an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation. We revisit his front-row seat to history, from calling Mark McGwire’s record-breaking home run to sharing the booth with his father, Jack Buck, and reflecting on the emotional return of baseball after 9/11. Joe opens up about the pressure of big moments, the importance of authenticity, and what it means to carry on a family legacy in sports. We also dive into the lighter side of broadcasting, mentorship, and the behind-the-scenes stories that only someone who’s “been there” can tell. If you love sports, storytelling, and the human side of greatness, this episode is for you.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:01:00) – Justin introduces Joe Buck and their personal connection

(00:03:36) – Joe’s childhood in the booth and growing up around baseball

(00:06:13) – First memories at the ballpark and lessons from Jack Buck

(00:10:04) – Early career, maturity, and breaking into national broadcasts

(00:14:41) – Family in the booth: raising daughters and the lighter side of broadcasting

(00:16:44) – Staying calm before big games: rituals, humor, and crew camaraderie

(00:20:41) – Super Bowl prep, nerves, and focusing on the big moments

(00:21:16) – Barry Bonds at Yankee Stadium: calling the game vs. relying on notes

(00:24:48) – Broadcasting philosophy: instincts vs. analytics and the “old school” approach

(00:27:25) – Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, and the evolution of managing in baseball

(00:37:22) – Myths about drinking in the booth and classic Mike Shannon stories

(00:40:26) – Calling games with his dad: mentorship, guidance, and sharing big moments

(00:43:26) – Calling Mark McGwire’s record-breaking home run: behind the scenes

(00:45:35) – The pressure of making the right call on historic moments

(00:47:30) – Scripted vs. spontaneous home run calls and paying homage to history

(00:52:30) – 9/11, Jack Buck’s poem, and the emotional return of baseball

(00:56:26) – Signing autographs, fan interactions, and lessons from his father

(01:00:25) – Making mistakes on air, forgiveness, and moving forward

(01:06:42) – Partnership with Troy Aikman and building chemistry in the booth

(01:09:51) – Rapid fire: favorite World Series, most nervous moments, and best athletes seen

(01:16:41) – Greatest athletes and final reflections on career and mentorship

💡Key Topics:

📌 Joe Buck’s journey from the broadcast booth as a kid to national icon

📌 The pressure and privilege of calling sports history (McGwire, 9/11, World Series)

📌 Family legacy: lessons from Jack Buck and sharing the booth

📌 The evolution of sports broadcasting: stats, instincts, and authenticity

📌 Mentorship, mistakes, and the human side of sports media

📌 Behind-the-scenes stories with legendary athletes and broadcasters

🎤 About Joe Buck:

Joe Buck is a Hall of Fame sportscaster, the voice of Monday Night Football, and former lead play-by-play announcer for MLB and NFL on Fox. Known for his iconic calls and deep family legacy, Joe has covered some of the most historic moments in sports. His unique perspective and storytelling have made him a beloved figure for generations of fans.

🎙️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:

The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

🔔 Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode of these timeless conversations.

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